Freshman in 2004: Made one appearance on the mound, working one inning of relief at Cal State Northridge (1-31-04).

2003: Sat out the season as a redshirt... Appeared in one game going 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter.

Prep: Played in the Pierce County League at Clover Park High School in the Seattle area... Chosen as team captain as a junior and senior... Three-time first-team all-league selection... Batted over .405 as a senior and .407 as a junior... Earned the Hustle Award as captain of the Hurricane Baseball club team... Coached by Mark Bowman at Clover Park High School.

Personal: Born on August 15, 1983 in Seattle, Washington... Son of Len and Sandie Holmes... Undeclared on a major... Also recruited by The University of Portland... Chose to attend USD to get a great education and play baseball.